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YE59 PMY

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,566 mi
Last recorded150,566 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 PMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 150,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 133,786 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 130,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 126,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 123,721 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,018 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2018 109,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,688 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 88,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,913 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 71,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,993 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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YE59 PMY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE59 PMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE59 PMY registered?

YE59 PMY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YE59 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 PMY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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